The Work Lady Jan

"Thank you for presenting at the 2019 ASPAN National Conference in Nashville. Your presentation was a wonderful way for us to end our conference. Everyone truly enjoyed having you speak! It was a pleasure to meet you, and I look forward to seeing you again."  C.B., ASPAN National Conference Coordinator (American Society of Perianesthesia Nurses)

Jan's assistant Brenda: 703-581-7604

Humor Keynotes - Work Lady

"Jan McInnis is an excellent presenter and motivator. She recently presented to a large group of my volunteer emergency team members and the feedback on her presentation has been overwhelmingly positive . . . she empowered them to see the importance in finding humor even in difficult situations." Executive, Fortune 500 Company

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Practical Tips

“Jan was refreshing, funny, relevant and energetic. She brought a light hearted comedic flare to our conference without losing sight of the professional environment we were in.”  V.H., Event Coordinator, Berthel Fisher

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"What a fun way to close out a conference. Jan addressed change in a humorous, relatable manner that had the nurses in stitches!" S.S., President-Elect, California School Nurses Association

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PROGRAMS & VIDEOS

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Finding the Funny in Change

Jan’s most popular keynote, she’ll help transform the way you and your team deal with change! With the pace of change increasing, many organizations and leaders are feeling overwhelmed and unsure. In Jan’s keynote speech, “Finding the Funny in Change,” she shares valuable insights on how to use humor to turn tension into laughter, effectively communicate, and initiate difficult conversations. All very important “soft skills” of business.

Your group will walk away laughing and learning how to deal with, and embrace, change. Book Jan as your keynote speaker now and get set to find the funny in change together!

LEARNING OBJECTIVES – at the end of this keynote session: 

  • Participants will have practical, immediately useable skills for handling change using humor, including how to diffuse tension instantly, kick off tough conversations, and open lines of communications. 
  • Participants will be able to understand what they should AVOID doing when faced with change. 
  • Participants will understand the health benefits of using humor. 
  • Participants will understand the importance of adapting to change. 

Bouncing Back . . . Handling Setbacks Like a Comedian

Nobody tries to fail, but sometimes things go “not as planned,” and recovery is rough. Comedians know this more than anyone because they have a very high-profile job. And when they flub up, or something goes wrong, the issue needs to be fixed fast and on the spot. Jan gives tips on how to handle, avoid, and move through these situations. Don’t let mistakes and mishaps hinder your future success!  This keynote is based on Jan’s new book, Convention Comedian:  Stories and Wisdom from Two Decades of Chicken Dinners and Comedy Clubs.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES – at the end of this keynote participants will:

    • Gain a thorough understanding of the major causes of failure
    • Learn 5 skills they can develop for avoiding pitfalls and assuring success
    • Discover techniques to use when things are going awry
    • Gain tools to assess the aftermath and then move forward

“Jan was just what we needed at the end of our 3-day conference to send us off with humor and humility.  She not only made us LOL many times, she enlightened us on how to shift the energy in work situations to create a new way of looking at things.  Her practical suggestions were “spot on” and can be applied to any group setting.  Also, her newest session (Bouncing Back) received rave reviews on our evaluations.  Thank you, Jan McInnis, for ending our conference on a high note!”
D.A., Executive Director, Virginia Head Start Association

“Thanks Jan – we were thrilled to have you be a part of the conference as everyone loved your sessions!”
Linda Kenedy, M.A., EHA Wellness Program

Finding the Funny in Communications

In order to accomplish anything, you need to be heard and remembered! Humor works. Using humor in both your written and verbal business communications will keep your audience engaged, connect you with clients, employees and coworkers, “sell“ your organization, product, or service to others, and make your message memorable. This keynote combines Jan’s humor along with some easy-to-implement techniques that anyone can use to inject humor into their communications. Jan has written for everything from The Tonight Show monologues to radio, greeting cards, and CEOs – but this is not just about joke writing. She uses examples from your industry to demonstrate how to create and use humor that works. This is based on her book Finding the Funny FAST: How to Create Quick Humor to Connect with Clients, Coworkers & Crowds.

Cubicle Comedy

Clean and customized comedy that focuses on work, family, and day-to-day “stuff.” Jan was featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Huffington Post, and The Washington Post for her clean comedy.

Hilarious Hosting with Jan

Whether your event is a half-day or the whole week, keep your attendees INTERESTED  by having Jan emcee. She’s a veteran Master of Ceremonies, and she’s done it for all types of events. Give yourself a rest and let Jan run the show!

 

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Jan has spoken to THOUSANDS of organizations